Xc90 rebirth.

trevingle45_ · 2023-10-11T09:28:53+00:00

Got my v8 back after an unfortunate incident that had a tow bar tongue go thru front bar and internal damage. Was deemed an financially right off. Was devast...

jamesinc

@trevingle45_ just add posts to your thread, don't start a new thread unless it's a new topic.

I will merge this with your existing thread.

trevingle45_

Hi James. Not too ofay with technology. Will attempt to add photos. Please bear with me if I do it incorrectly.

trevingle45_

Hope these photos make sense the new paint job looks better than new.
Had the steering wheel and cover plate at gear lever redone looks great but exxy. Front seats reupholstered in matching leather and gear lever boot to match. Prior to accident had all parts on front of engine,eg water pump ac compressor and condenser power steering and all relevant bits replaced.. waiting on clock spring to fit steering wheel. Not bad for a car destined for wreckers.

Anth

Impressive!!
How much did the front seats cost you if you don't mind?
Who did them ?
Cheers

delorean_mine

Anth +1, would also like to know

jamesinc

@trevingle45_ that looks absolutely immaculate, well done! It's nice to see an XC90 getting some love instead of getting driven into the ground like the ones I see around Sydney.

trevingle45_

Thanks for the positive input. Great car especially with that throaty v8 rumble thru varex bimodal exhaust.. regarding upholstery it was done at melb auto upholstery, not a happy experience. They were slow and when I went to collect them they had not done the headrests, looked like crap. Back again a week later job finally finished. They charged me $4500.00 claiming one seat had been interfered with incurring an extra 8 hours labour charge. Bear in mind they only replaced the seating face of seats not a full recover. RIPPED OFF. Got the impression my job was not flash enough for them. Be warned.

Anth

trevingle45_
WOW, I am speechless with upholstery cost!!
Or I am completely out of touch.?

They look great in the pics though.

Major Ledfoot

Anth WOW, I am speechless with upholstery cost!!
Or I am completely out of touch.?

Not really. It comes down to the labour costs.
If you can DIY insofar as the R&R of the seat skins, there's this option.
https://www.lseat.com/products/2003-2014-volvo-xc90-custom-real-leather-seat-covers-front.html

trevingle45_

Bear in mind I removed and refitted the seats myself . To claim an Extra 8 hours labour for 1 seat is ridiculous. In my working life I was an industrial sewing machine mechanic, specialising in the leather trade. that is ridiculous. As to the finished result the job was reasonable, not better than any reasonably competent upholster could achieve. I chose then believing that they were high end practitioners only to find the only high end result was their price.

Ex850R

trevingle45_
Go to google reviews of them and leave your thoughts.
*When you google them there will be reviews there, add yours.
It may garner a response from them, ask for your 8 hours labour cost back.....

Major Ledfoot

trevingle45_ WOW, I'd believed that price was for Drive In Drive Out - you expect to pay big for DIDO jobs. Just as well the finished products look the goods.

Ex850R

I spoke to an automotive trimmer that had on their web page previous jobs that were mostly Aussie hot cars and full interiors were done.
I sent pix of the parts I wanted done in car, most everything except seats and the rough quote was way too much, I understand time for a good tradesman to work is money saved compared to cheaper and monkey doing the work you then spend more money on fixing....

trevingle45_

Yes you do want good results. However to charge an extra 8 hours for 1 seat is ludicrous. And yes they look OK but not to show standard as you would expect for that price.